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Available Presentations for 2012/2013:

Now is the time to schedule your retreat or program for 2012-2013.  Contact Steve Arnold at steve@pivotpointministries.org or by calling 651-261-9853. Prayer and Conversion:  A Transitional Journey Toward Abundant Living This topic can be explored in a two hour session or a two day retreat.  The time is spent in experiencing forms of bio spiritual […]

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UPCOMING EVENTS

July 10, 2012  – Memory Care Support and Prayer Group – Benedictine Center-St. Paul Monastery August 14, 2012 – Memory Care Support and Prayer Group – Benedictine Center-St. Paul Monastery  September 11, 2012 – Memory Care Support and Prayer Group – Benedictine Center-St. Paul Monastery October 2-3, 2012 – Wisconsin Retired Pastors’ Conference – Spirituality […]

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Memory Care Support and Prayer Group

The memory care support and prayer group that I lead at the St. Paul Monastery (2675 Benet Road, St. Paul, MN 55109) continues to meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m.  The group will continue to meet throughout the summer. This setting provides a safe place for those who are care […]

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Available Presentations for 2013:

Now is the time to schedule your retreat or program for 2013.  Contact Steve Arnold at steve@pivotpointministries.org or by calling 651-261-9853. Prayer and Conversion:  A Transitional Journey Toward Abundant Living This topic can be explored in a two hour session or a two day retreat.   Time is spent  experiencing forms of bio spiritual focusing, praying […]

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Memory Care Support and Prayer Group

The memory care support and prayer group that I lead at the St. Paul Monastery (2675 Benet Road, St. Paul, MN 55109) continues to meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m.  HOWEVER, IN JUNE THE GATHERING WILL BE ON THE THIRD TUESDAY (JUNE 19)  The group recently requested that we continue […]

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